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A BUS driver appears to flick two fingers up at a motorist who accused him of running a red light - before apparently challenging him to a fight.The driver was caught on camera making the rude gesture by motorist George Gwilliam.He claims he was forced to stop abruptly when the bus driver raced through a red light in Fareham, Hampshire, at 20-30mph on Thursday.The sales executive says he was then showered with a volley of abuse from the First Bus driver after confronting him shortly afterwards.He alleges the driver branded him a “fat specky t**t" before saying to him: “Meet me after my shift big man”.The bus driver is also accused of saying “F*** off c***”.George, who uploaded photos of the clash to Facebook, said: "I saw him give me the finger and I thought, I'm not having this. Enough is enough."I pulled up to the bus station and said to him, ‘Do you realise you just went through a red light?' and he called me a fat specky t**t."I wasn't … [Read more...] about Shocking moment bus driver ‘challenged motorist to a fight and swore at him’ when he was accused of running a red light

POLICE emergency response was thrown into chaos today after cops were warned not to infringe traffic laws on call-outs.The rank and file Police Federation staff body urged its 120,000 members not to exceed speed limits or go through red lights because they have no exemption from prosecution under archaic laws.It threatens to undermine Britain’s defences to the on-going terrorist threat and gives criminals a green light to rob without fear of being pursued by cops.Angry Fed chiefs issued the advice in a letter to their 43 force branches in England and Wales.It follows a recommendation by the Independent Police Complaints Commission for Greater Manchester Police to institute gross misconduct disciplinary proceedings against an officer accused of careless driving. The cop faces dismissal if the allegation is proved.The Federation have lobbied the Government and Opposition leaders for a change in the law exempting police drivers on emergency call-outs from being prosecuted, but to no … [Read more...] about Police told NOT to exceed speed limits or run red lights when responding to 999 calls

THE Northern Lights will be visible across Britain tonight as our planet is bombarded by a solar storm.Parts of Scotland and even England will be able to see the Aurora Borealis, which will illuminate the sky with a beautiful pink and green glow.People living in Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland should be able to see the astonishing display, as long as the sky is clear and they are watching from a dark area away from city lights.However, the storm is so strong that it might be visible from further south in the country.Auroras light up the sky whenever a stream of supercharged particles known as the solar wind smashes into our planet's atmosphere.This radioactive breeze is particularly strong at the moment, because a hole called a corona has recently opened up on the sun's surface.This raging tempest has prompted Aurorawatch UK to issue a red alert, which indicates the Northern Lights could be visible across the nation.It wrote: "It is likely that … [Read more...] about Northern Lights will be visible across Britain and the world TONIGHT

A TRAGIC young mum was crushed by a lorry after pushing her baby to safety, an inquest heard today.Heroic Lauren Heath was killed under the wheels but was able to save her daughter's life by pushing her buggy clear in the final seconds of her life.The 20-year-old had crossed the road when the light was green and was in driver John Rosa's blind spot as he moved forward.The inquest heard how Lauren, who was wearing headphones at the time, was running late meeting a pal when she was struck by the HGV on April 13.She was killed instantly but baby Millie was left with only minor head injuries thanks to her tragic mum's bravery.The lorry driver, who will not face any charges over the death, told the inquest at Reading, Berks., that he was unaware of what had happened until he heard screaming.He said: "I felt as if someone was trying to get my attention."That is when I looked down the side mirror and saw a pushchair and stopped and got out. I didn't see her at the red lights."Millie's … [Read more...] about Brave young mother who died pushing her baby out of the path of a lorry ‘had been crossing the road when the lights were green and she was wearing headphones’

A MAN was killed in a car crash after driving through a red light whilst talking on the phone, an inquest has heard.Nadeem Asghar, 31, was speaking to his wife when he collided with another car at a busy junction in Digbeth, Birmingham, on 25 March.Birmingham Coroner’s Court was told Nadeem was driving his red Toyota Corolla through the junction of Alcester Street and Bradford Street when the accident happened.CCTV footage showed him skipping a red light before another car passing through a green light smashes into his vehicle.PC Stuart Thorpe told the inquest: “The traffic lights controlling the opposite direction were on green and Mr Asghar comes from the right and travels through the red light and is then struck by another car travelling along Bradford Street.”The other car was obeying the 30mph speed limit, he said, adding that Nadeem, from Astley Close, Redditch, drove through the junction at a very slow speed.He continued: “We have to ask why Mr Asghar … [Read more...] about Man died in crash after driving through red lights while he chatted to his partner on his mobile

CHILLING footage shows a lorry moments before it went through a red light killing a mum and her six-year-old daughter, who was being taught how to cross the road safely.Zena Jackson, 43, and daughter Cidalia were dragged under the wheels of the HGV driven by Neville Fletcher, who has been jailed for 14 months.A court heard that the mum and daughter had waited for the lights to go through a whole sequence before stepping into the road when they turned red.They were halfway across when Fletcher, 55, drove through the crossing.Zena, who also has five-year-old son Alfie, tried to push Cidalia clear – but they were crushed under first the front then the back wheels of the HGV as it travelled through Hull, the court heard. Prosecutor Patrick Palmer said as Fletcher approached “the lights had changed against the defendant from green to amber to red".He continued: “At that point it was safe, as Ms Jackson thought, for her to step out with her daughter into the path of … [Read more...] about Chilling moment mum and daughter, 6, were killed by a lorry going through a red light as she teaches her how to cross the road safely

Car, bike and even foot traffic come to a screeching halt in Germany once the light turns red. Of course, cyclists - which the vast majority of Germany's 81.9 million can call themselves - have the advantage of being able to dart onto the sidewalk more covertly than cars. This occurs frequently during peak traffic hours, when cars choke the bike lanes. In a bid to speed up traffic, the speaker of the Greens parliamentary faction, Dieter Janecek, has now proposed allowing cyclists to turn right on red when traffic allows. In many US states, cars are also allowed to turn right on red if traffic permits. In an interview with the widely read German newspaper "Bild" this week, Janecek pointed to similar rules in Paris and the US state of Idaho that have proven successful. "Cycling is the future. It's a way to stay in shape and it's good for the environment. Up until now, we've built our traffic systems in cities around automobiles. In the future, cars, bikes and pedestrians should be … [Read more...] about Greens politician wants eased traffic laws for cyclists

Broad Street is one of the busiest in the Liberian capital, Monrovia. Horns hoot and brakes squeal as pedestrians negotiate their way between the many cars, taxis and trucks that thunder by each day. At least that's how it used to be. Broad Street now boasts the first set of working traffic lights to be installed since the end of the civil war in 2003. For drivers and pedestrians alike, it's a new experience to have their movements determined by the red and green lights. For Monrovia resident Konah D. Roberts, the arrival of the traffic lights is evidence of the positive changes taking place in the country. "For the past years Liberians have not really experienced this, but thanks be to God, we are experiencing a dynamic change in our country," he told DW. Others, like Andrew L. Saysley, appreciate the reduction of chaos on the streets. "Before, people just crossed the road at any given time. But now, as soon as you see the traffic light signal for red, it means that the car should … [Read more...] about Red lights seen as sign of progress in Liberia

The International Football Associations Board (IFAB) announced on Friday that it had approved the implementation of temporary dismissals as part of their annual general meeting at Wembley Stadium in London. The new punishment, colloquially known as "sin bins", is an extension to yellow card offenses, where a referee can temporarily suspend a player from the field of play. The new rule will be implemented only at youth, grassroots and disability football. IFAB - made up of the football associations of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and four representatives of FIFA - also approved the introduction of a fourth substitute in cup competitions in the case of extra time. The German football association (DFB) had approved similar measures for the German Cup in December. Video assistant referees still a priority FIFA president Gianni Infantino also said video assistant referees, or VARs, have a realistic chance of being used at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. "That is our … [Read more...] about ‘Sin bins’ get green light at IFAB general meeting

The potential is enormous. If all the traditional light bulbs in the world were replaced with energy-saving ones, lighting energy use could be cut by 40 percent. By 2030, 16 billion tons of CO2 would have been prevented from escaping into the atmosphere. That's according to a new study released by the renowned Worldwatch Institute. The use of energy-saving bulbs is on the rise worldwide. Since the beginning of the century, use has tripled to over four billion, and some countries are calling for more. Australia has even gone so far as to say that after October 2009 the sale of traditional light bulbs will be outlawed. Manufacturers say energy-saving bulbs have an efficiency factor of 25 percent -- five times that of a traditional light bulb. Energy saving bulbs also last longer, and experts predict that those who use them save up to 100 euros ($125) per lamp over a 10-year period. Not perfect yet But not everyone is singing the praises of the little bulbs that could. The German … [Read more...] about Energy-Saving Bulbs to Light Up the Future